Activeport’s NaaS Surge Challenges Legacy Telcos with $1.2M Orders

Activeport’s Breakthrough in Network-as-a-Service

Activeport Group Ltd has announced a promising start to its Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) offering, securing orders for more than 75 new ports valued at over $1.2 million across Sydney and Melbourne. This milestone comes shortly after the launch of its Global Edge NaaS platform, developed in partnership with Fibreconx, which leverages Activeport’s proprietary network orchestration software to deliver a self-service edge-to-cloud network experience.

The orders, spanning 36-month contracts, reflect strong market demand and validate Activeport’s strategy to modernize how commercial data networks are provisioned and managed in Australia. The company’s platform enables customers; from small businesses to global enterprises; to quickly deploy and scale network services with flexible bandwidth options and a user-friendly online portal.

Innovative Platform and Expanding Footprint

The Global Edge platform is currently operational in Sydney and Melbourne, with plans to extend service to Brisbane in the latter half of 2025. This rollout taps into Fibreconx’s Pure Fibre network, a dedicated wholesale fibre infrastructure designed for low latency and high performance. Activeport’s software overlays this network, automating service delivery and management, and offering customers a level of control and speed previously unavailable in legacy telco networks.

Activeport Chairman and CEO Peter Christie highlighted the synergy with Fibreconx’s network, emphasizing the opportunity to fully exploit the flexibility of the Pure Fibre network. This collaboration positions Activeport to disrupt traditional network service models by providing scalable, cost-effective solutions that meet the evolving needs of data centre operators and telecommunications carriers.

Revenue Growth and Product Pipeline

With an anticipated average gross margin of approximately 65%, the new orders are expected to contribute significantly to Activeport’s revenue in the 2026 financial year. Beyond basic 10Gb ports, the company plans to roll out additional overlay services such as managed firewalls, cloud on-ramps, cloud routing, and virtual edge services. These enhancements are designed to increase both revenue and profitability as customers adopt more comprehensive network solutions.

The flexible contract terms and pay-per-use pricing model further enhance the platform’s appeal, allowing customers to tailor their network capacity and services to their specific needs. This adaptability could prove crucial in attracting a diverse customer base and sustaining long-term growth.

Looking Ahead

Activeport’s early success with the Global Edge NaaS platform signals a potential shift in Australia’s telecommunications landscape, where self-service, software-driven network management becomes the norm. As the company expands its geographic reach and product offerings, it will be important to monitor customer retention, uptake of additional services, and the competitive response from established telcos.